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Are the San Antonio Spurs already in danger of missing playoffs. - NBA - SI.com. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Wizardry in Charlotte? Nov 11, 2008
It's exactly like the San Antonio Spurs move last season, when Brent Barry was traded to Seattle, then released. He was courted by Dallas, Houston, Boston and the Suns but chose to sit out 30 days to re-sign with the Spurs. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Congratulations, from Eva to Evan Nov 11, 2008
Instead, you're referring to the famous "Desperate Housewives" actress and wife of San Antonio Spurs guard Tony Parker. Because of that, people have been mocking Evan by tweaking his name to represent Eva Longoria Parker for quite some time. (MLB.com -- Tampa Bay Devil Rays)
Spurs' Parker on shelf for four weeks Nov 10, 2008
NBA Tony Parker will be out about four weeks with a sprained left ankle, the San Antonio Spurs announced yesterday, a critical blow to a team off to its worst start in 12 years. Parker, second in the NBA in scoring at 27. (Boston Globe)
Spurs' Parker out month with ankle injury Nov 10, 2008
ESPN - MRI confirms San Antonio Spurs PG Tony Parker out a month with ankle sprain ... MRI confirms San Antonio Spurs PG Tony Parker out a month with ankle sprain. (ESPN -- Golf News)
Spurs' Parker will miss four weeks with ankle sprain Nov 10, 2008
SAN ANTONIO (AP) will be out about four weeks with a sprained left ankle, a critical blow to the San Antonio Spurs, who are off to their worst start in 12 years. An MRI taken Saturday confirmed the injury to the Spurs' star guard, who was hurt during a 99-83 loss to the Miami Heat on Friday two nights after scoring a career-high 55 points against the Minnesota Timberwolves. (USA Today -- Sports)
Spurs' Parker out four weeks Nov 10, 2008
- (Sports Network) - San Antonio Spurs guard Tony Parker is expected to be out approximately four weeks with a sprained left ankle. An MRI revealed a grade two ankle sprain, according to the San Antonio Express News. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Spurs' Parker to miss four weeks Nov 10, 2008
Advertisements The Associated Press Tony Parker will be out about four weeks with a sprained left ankle, a critical blow to the San Antonio Spurs, who are off to their worst start in 12 years. An MRI exam taken Saturday confirmed the injury to the Spurs' star guard, who was hurt during a 99-83 loss to the Miami Heat on Friday -- two nights after scoring a career-high 55 points against the Minnesota Timberwolves. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Bickley: Johnson is NASCAR's duke of dull Nov 10, 2008
As a result, he could be the most unappreciated champion since Ivan Lendl or the San Antonio Spurs. Many believe the Chase for the Sprint Cup is to blame, and surely, it's a flawed process. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Hobbling Spurs cancel Saturday practice session Nov 9, 2008
Hobbling San Antonio Spurs cancel practice - NBA - SI.com. . (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
* NBA: Celtics beat understaffed Bucks Nov 9, 2008
Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade, left, defends San Antonio Spurs forward Tim Duncan during the first quarter of their game in San Antonio on Friday. PHOTO: AP. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Brewers hire Randolph as bench coach Nov 9, 2008
San Antonio Spurs' Tony Parker sustained a moderate lateral ankle sprain Friday and will probably be out more than two weeks. New Jersey guard Devin Harris was held out of last night's game against Indiana with a sprained left ankle. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Parker injures ankle in Spurs' loss to Heat Nov 8, 2008
NEWS AND INFORMATION. INSIDE THE NBA: 2008-09. (USA Today -- Sports)
The Winning Formula Nov 8, 2008
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MIX AND MATCH: Spurs trying to survive with Ginobili out Nov 8, 2008
San Antonio Spurs are facing challenging times - Steve Aschburner - SI.com. Teams. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
WORKING FROM HOME Nov 7, 2008
For Paul, it was the first time he'd lost a basketball game since the San Antonio Spurs eliminated the Hornets in the seventh game of the conference semifinals May 19. The Hornets had opened the regular season with three victories, which followed a 7-0 exhibition season. (Nola.com -- Sports)
* NBA: Parker scores 55 as Spurs win in double overtime Nov 7, 2008
The San Antonio Spurs Tony Parker, right, shoots against the Minnesota Timberwolves Corey Brewer during the first quarter of their NBA game in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on Wednesday ... Tony Parker scored a career-high 55 points, including a 20-footer at the buzzer to force a second overtime, in the San Antonio Spurs 129-125 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Parker's 55 sparks Spurs Nov 6, 2008
Tony Parker scored a career-high 55 points, including a 20-footer at the buzzer to force a second overtime, in the San Antonio Spurs' 129-125 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves last night in Minneapolis. After Al Jefferson backed down Tim Duncan and sank a turnaround hook to put Minnesota up, 116-114, with 2 1/2 seconds left in the first overtime, Parker took the inbounds pass, dribbled right, pump-faked once, and let the ball fly. (Boston Globe)
Parker scores 55 points in Spurs' first win Nov 6, 2008
Minnesota Timberwolves' Mike Miller, right, shoots against San Antonio Spurs' Kurt Thoma, left, during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Minneapolis on Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2008 ... MINNEAPOLIS - Tony Parker scored a career-high 55 points, including a 20-footer at the buzzer to force a second overtime, in the San Antonio Spurs' 129-125 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday night. (Anchorage Daily News)
Drive for 55: Parker lifts Spurs with career night Nov 6, 2008
The San Antonio Spurs needed every last layup and feathery jumper from the fast-moving Frenchman, whose unstoppable performance was just enough to fuel their first win. Parker scored a career-high 55 points, including a 20-footer at the buzzer to force a second overtime, in San Antonios 129-125 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday night. (MSNBC -- Politics)
#16 Irish Open Exhibition Season Wednesday Night Nov 6, 2008
She already is working hard to further diversify her game, having spent part of this off-season working on her three-point shot in her hometown of Indianapolis with former IUPUI men's basketball point guard George Hill, who was selected in the first round of the 2008 NBA Draft by the San Antonio Spurs. Notre Dame's Joyce Center will serve as one of 16 host sites for first- and second-round games in the 2009 NCAA Tournament, to be played March 21-24. (Und.com)
Butler has made most of chances early on Nov 5, 2008
When the Hornets made their playoff run, which ended with a Game 7 defeat to the San Antonio Spurs in the second round, Butler didn't leave the bench in 12 games. But tonight, even if Stojakovic starts, Butler -- a key contributor to the Hornets' 3-0 start -- likely will be one of the first reserves in the game against the Atlanta Hawks. (Nola.com -- Sports)
A.I.'s stay in Denver was a mixed one Nov 4, 2008
They thought he truly was "The Answer'' when he arrived after a blizzard and declared that he sure would like to see the team that could somehow beat Denver four times with both he and Anthony on the court.That team was the San Antonio Spurs, who bounced the Nuggets out of the playoffs in five games.Iverson noted that the team hadn't had time to jell and, with a full season together, he insisted anew that he was sure nobody could beat them four times in the playoffs.The Los Angeles Lakers did... (MSNBC -- Sports)
College Basketball Preview - Summit League Nov 4, 2008
It is hard to question that decision, as he was a first-round pick of the San Antonio Spurs. Clearly, his 21. (ABC 7 News, DC)
NBA INSIDER: Notes from the hardwood Nov 3, 2008
Dallas Mavericks at San Antonio Spurs (Tuesday): Southwest Division and intrastate rivals lock horns. The Spurs, who advanced to the Western Conference finals last season, are struggling at 0-2. (USA Today -- Sports)
Without Oden, Blazersslip pastSpurs Nov 1, 2008
(AP) -Humiliated in their opener by the Lakers, the Portland Trail Blazers lived up to expectations that have been heaped on the young team by finally beating the San Antonio Spurs. But just barely. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Hitting a 'booster' shot Nov 1, 2008
In what turned out to be part exhale and part exhilaration, the Trail Blazers rushed the court Friday night after beating -- no, surviving -- the San Antonio Spurs in a 100-99 victory that wasn't decided until Michael Finley missed a short baseline jumper as time expired. The win erased the bitter memories of Tuesday's opening-night debacle in Los Angeles and ended a 12-game losing streak to the Spurs, a perennial Western Conference power. (OregonLive, OR -- Sports)
Sports Biz: NBA bets on Oklahoma Nov 1, 2008
As San Antonio Spurs owner Peter Holt told the New York Times, I wake up every morning thanking the good Lord that were the only game in town. . (MSNBC -- Business)
Without Oden, Blazers hang on to beat Spurs Nov 1, 2008
San Antonio Spurs' Tim Duncan (21) defends the shot of Portland Trail Blazers Travis Outlaw (25) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore. Friday Oct 31, 2008. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Portland holds off the Spurs Nov 1, 2008
Michael Finley's shot at the buzzer for the San Antonio Spurs rimmed out and the Trail Blazers edged the Spurs, 100-99, last night in Portland. With the score tied at 93, Brandon Roy hit a pull-up jumper for the Blazers, but San Antonio's Roger Mason answered with a 22-footer to tie it again. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Irregular heartbeat sidelines Spurs forward Oberto Oct 31, 2008
ESPN - Irregular heartbeat sidelines San Antonio Spurs forward Fabricio Oberto ... Irregular heartbeat sidelines San Antonio Spurs forward Fabricio Oberto. (ESPN -- Golf News)
Hornets, Suns square off in the desert Oct 31, 2008
Phoenix opened its 2008-09 season with a 103-98 victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday at the ATter. Amare Stoudemire had 22 points and eight rebounds to lead the Suns, who won in new head coach Terry Porter's debut and will also visit Portland on the brief two-game road trip. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Suns beat Spurs in Porter's debut Oct 30, 2008
Amare Stoudemire scored 22 points and four other Phoenix players scored in double figures to help the Suns beat the San Antonio Spurs 103-98 in the regular-season opener for both teams Wednesday night, giving Terry Porter a victory in his coaching debut. More Sports. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Suns edge Spurs in season opener Oct 30, 2008
SAN ANTONIO (AP) scored 22 points and four other Phoenix players scored in double figures to help the Suns beat the San Antonio Spurs 103-98 in the regular-season opener for both teams Wednesday night, giving Terry Porter a victory in his coaching debut. and each scored 32 points for the Spurs, who were playing without guard who is out until December after ankle surgery. (USA Today -- Sports)
Foot injury will keep Oden out 2-4 weeks Oct 30, 2008
If Oden sits out even the minimum projection of two weeks, he'd miss games against multiple playoff-caliber teams and esteemed big men, including Tim Duncan and the San Antonio Spurs (Friday), Shaquille O'Neal and the Phoenix Suns (Saturday), Yao Ming and the Houston Rockets (Nov. 6) and Dwight Howard and the Orlando Magic (Nov. (OregonLive, OR -- Sports)
Kings Clipped By T-Wolves In Season Opener Oct 30, 2008
Telfair is expected to return November 5 against the San Antonio Spurs. Mike Miller also did not play for Minnesota. (KCRA 3, CA)
Suns top Spurs to open season Oct 30, 2008
Phoenix Suns center Shaquille O'Neal (32) blocks San Antonio Spurs forward Tim Duncan (21) during the first half. More on this topic. (AZCentral -- Sports)
The Front Row: Get well soon, Lute Oct 29, 2008
This team surprised everyone by winning 56 games and pushing the defending champion San Antonio Spurs to seven grueling games. Now that Byron Scott s young team endured its first dose of playoff heartache, it might be ready to take that next step. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
From Deep: On with the show Oct 29, 2008
1 Los Angeles Lakers2 Boston Celtics 3 Detroit Pistons 4 Phoenix Suns 5 Utah Jazz 6 Houston Rockets 7 Dallas Mavericks 8 Orlando Magic 9 New Orleans Hornets 10 Portland Trail Blazers 11 Cleveland Cavaliers 12 Philadelphia 76ers 13 San Antonio Spurs 14 Denver Nuggets 15 Chicago Bulls. Posted 29/10/08 at 12:11 AM EDT. (Globe and Mail -- Sports)
Predictions and five questions Oct 29, 2008
San Antonio Spurs, 53-296. Dallas Mavericks, 51-317. (Globe and Mail -- Sports)
Glorious way to get it going Oct 28, 2008
Don't ignore those San Antonio Spurs. As long as they have Tim Duncan, Tony Parker, and Manu Ginobili (assuming he recovers from ankle surgery), they'll win 50 and they will be the proverbial tough out next spring. (Boston Globe)
PISTONS HOPE TO REGAIN TITLE FORM OF '04 Oct 28, 2008
"We kind of lost our edge on the defensive end these last couple of years," says Hamilton, a key member of the 2004 title team that also made the Finals in 2005, losing to the San Antonio Spurs in seven games. "We want to get back to winning not just because of our offense, but our defense, too. If you hold a team to 40% shooting (from the field), you have a lot better chance of winning. We want to get that edge back.". (USA Today -- Sports)
King James seeking true royalty: First crown for Cavs Oct 28, 2008
James' leadership has helped the Cavaliers make the playoffs the last three seasons, reaching the Eastern Conference semifinals in 2006 and 2008 and losing to the San Antonio Spurs in the 2007 Finals. Now James has the added gold medal experience of last summer, after the USA defeated Spain in the Beijing Olympics. (USA Today -- Sports)
John Denton: 10 things to watch this NBA season Oct 28, 2008
The San Antonio Spurs will find out that even though Tim Duncan is still one of the game's best players, Manu Ginobili is their most important player. 6. (Florida Today)
Tourism fuels limousine service Oct 28, 2008
Elegant Limousine is the official transportation service provider for the San Antonio Spurs and was recently tapped to be the preferred transportation provider for the new Grand Hyatt convention center hotel downtown. Not bad for a company that started just 11 years ago with only one limo. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
Why we hate Spurs Oct 28, 2008
The San Antonio Spurs have eliminated the Suns from the playoffs on four of Phoenix's last five postseason tips ... Here are five reasons why we love to hate the San Antonio Spurs. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Oden, Bynum Charged With Bringing Big Men Back to the Forefront Oct 28, 2008
"It was like a desert for a while," San Antonio Spurs Coach Gregg Popovich said of recent years when few teams had impact players at the position. "Maybe it does go in cycles. Everything was going small for a while and now the pendulum is kind of swinging back.". (Washington Post)
Aging Spurs aren't surrendering in rising West Oct 27, 2008
SAN ANTONIO (AP) -The San Antonio Spurs are old. Still. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Chandler on the offensive Oct 26, 2008
When the Hornets lost Game 7 to the San Antonio Spurs in their second-round playoff series in May, Hornets center Tyson Chandler took the elimination especially hard. Chandler blamed himself for not being a factor offensively. (Nola.com -- Sports)
WESTERN CONFERENCE PREVIEW Oct 26, 2008
San Antonio Spurs (52-30, 5th) -- While it might not be time for canes and walkers just yet, the Spurs are getting older. To make matters worse, Manu Ginobili isn't expected to be fully recovered from offseason ankle surgery until January. (Nola.com -- Sports)
PEJA'S BACK, READY Oct 26, 2008
In the playoffs, he had 20-point games against the San Antonio Spurs during the first two games of their second-round series and averaged 14. 1 points in the postseason. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Now Johnny is on the spot Oct 26, 2008
"That long-tenured Duke experience is part of what impressed Stanford athletic director Bob Bowlsby, who hired Dawkins in April to replace Pac-10 Coach of the Year Trent Johnson, who left for LSU in a surprising move.Dawkins's track record speaks for itself - and from Day 1 his players accepted the new man in charge.One of the most decorated players in Duke history, Dawkins scored 2,556 career points, which stood for 20 years as the Blue Devils' scoring record until it was surpassed in 2006 by... (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Deja vu? Miami's Chalmers hits last-second shot Oct 25, 2008
SAN ANTONIO (AP) -Mario Chalmers made a 3-pointer at the buzzer to give the Miami Heat a 96-93 victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Friday night in the final preseason game for both teams. In April in the NCAA championship game at the nearby Alamodome, Chalmers hit a last-second 3-pointer that forced overtime as Kansas rallied to beat Memphis. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Stanford's Dawkins ready to be head coach Oct 25, 2008
"Johnny was ready, and has been ready to be a head coach for a while. I've had a great staff, have a great staff, but I like the fact of some change.''That long-tenured Duke experience is part of what impressed Stanford athletic director Bob Bowlsby, who hired Dawkins in April to replace Pac-10 Coach of the Year Trent Johnson, who left for LSU in a surprising move.Dawkins' track record speaks for itself - and from Day 1 his players accepted the new man in charge.One of the most decorated players... (MSNBC -- Sports)
Bench, defense to determine Hornets' fate Oct 25, 2008
In the first meeting with his players before training camp, Coach Byron Scott showed them a videotape of the San Antonio Spurs celebrating after eliminating the Hornets in Game 7 of their second-round series last season. Scott wanted his charges to remember the disappointment and use it as motivation to stay focused on the objective to surpass the franchise-best 56 wins last season, repeat was as Southwest Division champions and make a push toward winning the NBA championship. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Suarez siblings shine at sports Oct 25, 2008
Nogales International - Sports. Nogales International Print Edition. (Nogales International, AZ)
Roundup: Spurs cut ties with Salim Stoudamire Oct 24, 2008
San Antonio Spurs waive guard Salim Stoudamire - 2008 NBA Preview - SI.com. . (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
THOMSEN: Why I'm picking the Spurs to bring home another NBA title Oct 24, 2008
The San Antonio Spurs are capable of winning another NBA title - Ian Thomsen - SI.com. Teams. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
Grizz to go high def Oct 24, 2008
The high definition broadcast games will include: Nov. 24 and Jan. 2 against the San Antonio Spurs; Dec. 16 versus the New Orleans Hornets; Dec. 19 against the Charlotte Bobcats; Jan. 27 against the Denver Nuggets; Feb. 4 against the Houston Rockets; Feb. 7 against the Toronto Raptors; Feb. 9 against the New Orleans Hornets; and March 21 against the Boston Celtics. Reader Comments. (Memphis Business Journal, TN)
Eastern Uprising Oct 24, 2008
From 1999-2003, the Eastern Conference representatives managed just six wins in losing five straight finals to either the Los Angeles Lakers or the San Antonio Spurs. Last season, five of the Eastern Conference's eight playoff teams had a worse record than the Golden State Warriors, whose 48-34 wasn't good enough to qualify in the West. (Slate)
Southwest Division Oct 22, 2008
San Antonio Spurs Last season: 56-26, lost in Western finalsCoach: Gregg PopovichStarting five: PG Tony Parker, SG Michael Finley, SF Bruce Bowen, PF Tim Duncan, C Fabricio ObertoKey additions: G George Hill, G Roger MasonKey losses: G Brent Barry, F Robert HorryOutlook: Not having star guard Manu Ginobili (ankle injury) until mid-December is a huge loss. Successful Spurs enjoy being under the radar, with the focus on Lakers, Hornets, and Rockets. (Boston Globe)
2008-09 Washington Wizards Preview Oct 22, 2008
As Williams continues to mature you have to expect that number to improve but it looks as if Utah might need another year before its ready to compete with the LA Lakers, San Antonio Spurs and New Orleans Hornets for Western Conference supremacy. Problem is, the team has seven players who could become free agents after the season, including Boozer, Okur and Korver, all of whom can opt out of their contracts. (ABC 7 News, DC)
2008-09 San Antonio Spurs Preview Oct 22, 2008
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Wizards' Jamison 100 percent, Young practices Oct 21, 2008
The Wizards (1-4) have two exhibition games left - at the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday, then at the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday - before opening the regular season Oct. 29 at home against the New Jersey Nets. Jordan and Jamison both spoke about the need to improve the team's defense during the last two preseason games. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Cleveland Cavaliers guard Delonte West steps up big in victory Oct 19, 2008
West missed nearly two weeks of training camp to get treatment for a mood disorder and when he returned looked very rusty Thursday, shooting just 2-of-12 in a loss to the San Antonio Spurs. After getting a few more practices in and getting support from coaches and teammates after his return, West appeared much more comfortable and more effective. (Cleveland.com -- Sports)
